You know how some days in our parenting journey we can get overwhelmed by all that we still need to do.  More teaching, more training, more correcting, more encouraging, more discipleship that needs to be done and the list goes on and on and on.  Some days we find ourselves asking "is any of this really working" -- at least, I know I have those days.  God is so good to give us a glimpse of the fruit here and there along the way to remind us to not grow weary

"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Gal. 6:9

Yesterday our loving Father, gave me one of those glimpses.  Bethany Grace didn't feel like attending church (still suffering with ear infections... next ENT appointment today at 2pm).  Brooks stayed home with her (and Mark) and I took Bekah and Sam to church.  I think I have shared before that our church does communion every Sunday.  The fathers lead their families in communion.  It is a beautiful thing.  With Brooks not there, Sam lead our family in communion.  He did a wonderful job and it was so refreshing to see him grow and really "step up to the plate" and lead our family with his Daddy absent.  He talked about the message that had been delivered.   Here was Sam's prayer:

"Father, thank you for this family.  Thank you for choosing us.  Thank you for this gift of communion with you.  Help us to be like Abraham.  Help us to be considered righteous because we believe.  Help us to follow as you lead."

I was so thankful for this glimpse of fruit.  So very thankful for the reminder of Gal. 6:9.  Everything we are doing is worth it.  It does matter.  Yes, it takes time and is so very draining but the alternative -- well, there is no alternative.  Some days we get so caught up in "will he/she ever understand these irregular verbs" and yesterday was a wonderful reminder that what matters most is Christ.  If my children can understand every English concept known to man, but don't know Christ, then I have failed.  Teaching His ways, and His words each and every day is our top priority. 

Certainly, I'm not saying that English concepts aren't important.  We must teach academics.  I'm sure most of you understand my point here but I put this disclaimer here for those that will e-mail me about academics being important.